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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Browns Valley

Pacific Building & Engineering, Inc.
PO Box 1554
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Pacific Building & Engineering, Inc.
PO Box 1554
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Tim B on October 2020

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Tim B on October 2020


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Branson Enterprises
11132 Nelson Bar Road
4.81(
8
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Approved Pro
Branson Enterprises
11132 Nelson Bar Road
4.81(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
13 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at BRANSON ENTERPRISES strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Dedicated Professional Services, NO EXCEPTIONS"

EARL J on April 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at BRANSON ENTERPRISES strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Dedicated Professional Services, NO EXCEPTIONS"

EARL J on April 2025


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Thompsons Sealcoating
14284 INDIAN ACRES TRL
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Thompsons Sealcoating
14284 INDIAN ACRES TRL
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

THOMPSONS SEALCOATING is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"From start to finish Mike and his team did exactly what they said they were gonna do and didn't leave any mess behind. Mike is very professional and I can tell he takes lots of pride in his work and his business!!! Highly recommend his company and will be using him again in the future!! 10/10."

Chris S on February 2025

THOMPSONS SEALCOATING is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"From start to finish Mike and his team did exactly what they said they were gonna do and didn't leave any mess behind. Mike is very professional and I can tell he takes lots of pride in his work and his business!!! Highly recommend his company and will be using him again in the future!! 10/10."

Chris S on February 2025


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Hansen Bros. Enterprises
P.O. Box 1599
4.83(
3
)
Approved Pro
Hansen Bros. Enterprises
P.O. Box 1599
4.83(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Hansen Bros. Enterprises is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 65 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Hansen Bros. is the best in Nevada County"

Virginia Lee R on May 2023

Hansen Bros. Enterprises is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 65 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Hansen Bros. is the best in Nevada County"

Virginia Lee R on May 2023


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Super Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
7475 Kanai Ave
4.74(
93
)
Approved Pro
Super Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
7475 Kanai Ave
4.74(
93
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
1318 local quotes requested

We are Super Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air Contractor. Specialized in Plumbing and HVAC services for residential and commercial properties. We cooperate directly with companies such as SMUD, Home Depot, PG&E, Aquasana, Rheem, Ferguson, Bradford White, Trane, and Roseville Electric. Our partnership with these organizations gives our customers the opportunity to receive instant Rebates, and contractor discounts for any plumbing, and HVAC services. This month we have a big promotion for a Gas Water Heater Replacement, HVAC System Replacement, Whole House Filtration System Installation, and Heat Pump Water Heater Installation. Regular gas water heater basic replacement - Regular cost: $2000 - Discounted Cost: $1750 A Heat Pump Water Heater Basic Installation - Regular Cost: $2100 out of pocket - Discounted Cost: $1750 out of pocket Filtration System Basic Installation Including the Whole System - Regular Price: $3500 - Discounted Price: $2800 HVAC System requires scheduling a free on-site estimate.

"Scheduling was a nightmare. No communication between the front office and their service technicians. They screwed up the scheduling on their end, so I had to take another day off. Also, when they finally did show up, they were rude. Usually, people with a language barrier are polite people, but these people treated me snootily. I can look past that but they left a mess everywhere. Rubber gloves, screws and paper were left in their work station when they left. When I went up into the attic to check the furnace connection, I found more trash and work debris. But what's worse, is they didn't move my insulation back after they were done working in the attic. Finally, when I cut them a check on the agreed contact, they told me it was the correct amount. Only later, their HR was calling me for more money. They really have been a terrible experience."

Mason S on May 2025

We are Super Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air Contractor. Specialized in Plumbing and HVAC services for residential and commercial properties. We cooperate directly with companies such as SMUD, Home Depot, PG&E, Aquasana, Rheem, Ferguson, Bradford White, Trane, and Roseville Electric. Our partnership with these organizations gives our customers the opportunity to receive instant Rebates, and contractor discounts for any plumbing, and HVAC services. This month we have a big promotion for a Gas Water Heater Replacement, HVAC System Replacement, Whole House Filtration System Installation, and Heat Pump Water Heater Installation. Regular gas water heater basic replacement - Regular cost: $2000 - Discounted Cost: $1750 A Heat Pump Water Heater Basic Installation - Regular Cost: $2100 out of pocket - Discounted Cost: $1750 out of pocket Filtration System Basic Installation Including the Whole System - Regular Price: $3500 - Discounted Price: $2800 HVAC System requires scheduling a free on-site estimate.

"Scheduling was a nightmare. No communication between the front office and their service technicians. They screwed up the scheduling on their end, so I had to take another day off. Also, when they finally did show up, they were rude. Usually, people with a language barrier are polite people, but these people treated me snootily. I can look past that but they left a mess everywhere. Rubber gloves, screws and paper were left in their work station when they left. When I went up into the attic to check the furnace connection, I found more trash and work debris. But what's worse, is they didn't move my insulation back after they were done working in the attic. Finally, when I cut them a check on the agreed contact, they told me it was the correct amount. Only later, their HR was calling me for more money. They really have been a terrible experience."

Mason S on May 2025


US Trenchless
PO Box 162293
5.00(
6
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US Trenchless
PO Box 162293
5.00(
6
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Cost is determined by the job. Additional email: info@ustrenchless.com. Financing available.

Cost is determined by the job. Additional email: info@ustrenchless.com. Financing available.


Trailscape Inc
PO Box 6103
No reviews
Trailscape Inc
PO Box 6103
No reviews
17 years of experience

We are a company that has specialized equipment to build natural surface trails artfully and sustainably even in very steep and wooded terrain.

We are a company that has specialized equipment to build natural surface trails artfully and sustainably even in very steep and wooded terrain.


Alpine Earthmoving
11150 Linda Dr
5.00(
2
)
Alpine Earthmoving
11150 Linda Dr
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Alpine Earthmoving

Alpine Earthmoving


1-877 Dump Pro
130 Market Pl
4.78(
18
)
1-877 Dump Pro
130 Market Pl
4.78(
18
)
Customers say: Quality work
25 years of experience

Does your home, business, office or property have rubbish, trash, junk, debris, construction debris, concrete or dirt that needs to be gone? Or do you need a Skid Steer and some demolition work to be performed and then the debris hauled away? Let us help! Cost is determined by job.

Does your home, business, office or property have rubbish, trash, junk, debris, construction debris, concrete or dirt that needs to be gone? Or do you need a Skid Steer and some demolition work to be performed and then the debris hauled away? Let us help! Cost is determined by job.


ADVANCED SEPTIC SVC
P.O. Box 505
4.73(
15
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ADVANCED SEPTIC SVC
P.O. Box 505
4.73(
15
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned business with 4 employees. We offer senior and military discounts and require payment due at time of service. Our company is also listed with BBB.

We are a family owned business with 4 employees. We offer senior and military discounts and require payment due at time of service. Our company is also listed with BBB.

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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